What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping & Receiving Specialist position at National Dentex Labs?
Join National Dentex - a leading healthcare organization specializing in the dental industry! We offer a full spectrum of specialized products, services, and technologies to address any dental restoration need. Currently, we have 50 labs throughout the country. We are seeking to fill a number of key positions within our organization including this Shipping & Receiving Specialist opportunity at NDX LK Dental Studio in Danville, CA.
The regular hours for this position are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and subject to change from time to time.
This is a full-time position featuring employee benefits including: health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid holiday, vacation, and sick time; 401K with company contribution; and tuition reimbursement!
Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of the Position:
- Able to perform all functions/responsibilities of Shipping and Receiving Clerk and has the ability and responsibility to schedule cases and/or invoice cases
- Open incoming cases and disinfect based on standards required by law
- Place all contents of each case in work pan with proper work pan numbers on all items
- Note condition of items on prescriptions as required
- Read prescriptions and Scan prescriptions into an electronic database
- Accurately enter cases into computer for proper production (regular and hold cases)
- Move case into production area
- Disinfect, pack, invoice and ship cases for delivery through local source or national carrier
- Participate in quality control of completed cases after they have been run through FedEx/UPS/USPS machines
- Perform daily close
- Provide daily pickups and deliveries of products as requested and assigned
- Maintain excellent driving record, observing all rules of the road and proper safety at all times.
- Ensure the responsible use, safety and care of equipment. Ensure preventive maintenance requirements are met and that work area is kept clean
- All other duties as assigned
Skills and Abilities Required:
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
- Ability to work in a fast paced, ever changing work environment
- Must have computer skills including typing and familiarity with Microsoft Office products
- Demonstrated initiative
- Attention to detail
- Read and interpret prescriptions and other required documentation
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize
- Strong data entry skills
Minimum Education and Experience Required:
- Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license and maintain an acceptable driving record
- Entry level role (less than 6 months experience)
Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:
- Disinfectant process chemicals
- Must wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing work tasks that require and follow safety guidelines as stated in NDX Safety & Health Plan Manual
Physical Requirements:
- Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and/or reach
- Exhibit fine motor skills and/or perform repetitive motions
- Good hand-eye coordination
- Good manual dexterity
- Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
- Repeated bending and kneeling
- Vision capabilities: Depth perception, attention to detail and/or color
- Push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 25 pounds
